Very costly or valuable (8)
I believe the answer is:
precious
(Other definitions for precious that I've seen before include "Very dear" , "as good as gold" , "Cherished, treasured" , "Cherished or valuable" , "Valuable, treasured" .)
I believe the answer is:
precious
(Other definitions for precious that I've seen before include "Very dear" , "as good as gold" , "Cherished, treasured" , "Cherished or valuable" , "Valuable, treasured" .)